Nashville is located in North Central Tennessee along the banks of the Cumberland River, Nashville is a thriving and diverse metropolis. Known as Music City, USA and the country-music capital of the world, this vibrant city is also a leading center of higher education, earning the nickname, Athens of the South. Nashville combines the advantages of a thriving metropolitan city with southern charm, hospitality and beauty.
Things to do in Nashville
Nashville Super Speedway
lle, Tennessee is home to Nashville Superspeedway, a 1.33-mile concrete tri-oval that opened in 2001 and yearly hosts the Indy Racing League, NASCAR Craftsman Trucks and two NASCAR Busch Series races. Fully lighted and capable of expanding to more than 150,000 seats, Nashville Superspeedway is poised for a possible future NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Race. Call (615) 547-7500 for more information.
4847-F McCrary Road, Nashville, TN
The Grand Ole Opry
The six-foot circle of dark, oak wood in the Opry House stage is shiny but clearly well worn. Cut from the stage of the Opry's famous former home, the Ryman Auditorium, this circle gives newcomers and veterans alike the opportunity to sing on the same spot that once supported Uncle Dave Macon, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, and others. Call (615) 871-OPRY for more information.
2802 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN
The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson
Tour of President's mansion with guides in period costume. Explore other historic buildings on plantation grounds. Cafe and museum shop. Call (615) 889-2941 for more information.
4580 Rachel's Ln., Nashville, TN
The Nashville Zoo and Wildlife Park at Grassmere
The Nashville Zoo offers many animal species found around the world. These beautiful creatures can be found in equally beautiful habitats like Lorikeet Landing, Gibbon Islands, The Unseen New World and Bamboo Trail as well as the Hyacinth Macaw, Meerkat and Bongo exhibits. Call (615) 833-1534 for more information.
3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN
Wildhorse Saloon
The Wildhorse Saloon is Nashville's #1 Dining and Entertainment destination and a mecca of entertainment in America. Call (615) 902-8200 for more information.
120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN